Hailing from a humble household in Kanpur, Mebelkart co-founder and CEO Rahul Agarwal was always told to follow the familiar route taken by every IITian. “All we were told was that you should study very hard to become very big in your life and that’s what I did.” At IIT ... Read More »
Yes, it’s important that your bedroom is beautiful. But more than that? Comfortable and relaxing enough for sound sleep, night after night. Here, four top designers explain what it takes. 1. KEEP BEDSIDE TABLES CLEAN “Keep clutter off of your bedside table,” says Brad Ford of Brad Ford ID Inc.. ... Read More »
Designed by Megan Tatem Think spring cleaning is just about vacuuming and dusting? Think again. Now’s the time to clear out anything you’re no longer in love with and give your decor a refresh. To help start that process, we’ve gathered the latest home trends for spring that are blowing up onPinterest ... Read More »
Buying new furniture or hanging a painting can certainly spruce up a room, but to truly transform a space, you have to re-do the walls. However, hiring someone to wallpaper or tile can add up quickly, and renters may be restricted in the changes they can make to their walls. ... Read More »
Even a beautiful sofa can fall flat without the right design elements. Here’s how to get it right STEP 1: UPDATE THE RUG Adding a bold rug can define an otherwise neutral space. Here, a brightly colored Kilim with a few gray tones brings out the shade of the sofa. ... Read More »
As we all know, bouquets are the perfect present—whether as a thank-you, a hostess gift, or to #treatyoself. It’s one thing to buy an arrangement from a florist, but creating one yourself will lend your flowers a sweet, personal touch—and make your wallet happy too. Most bodegas, grocery stores, and farmers markets have ... Read More »
When I lived in France, there was no such thing as brunch. We would start our day with le petit déjeuner, which was quick and delicious — grab a croissant and coffee, or a slice of baguette with butter and jam and a cup of tea, and you were good ... Read More »
In the drawing room of a Manhattan apartment designed by Ann Pyne of McMillen, Inc., the Art Deco mirror is from Bernd Goeckler Antiques, the parchment-top cocktail table is a custom design, a wall sculpture by Thomas Houseago hangs above a sofa upholstered in a linen damask by Mulberry Home. ... Read More »
Curating a creative space needn’t be pricey and inaccessible, as these innovative bloggers prove. Hannah in The House Hannah In The House was established in 2010. After completing a degree in decorative arts, and working in the interiors industry for 10 years, Hannah created her blog as a personal outlet ... Read More »
Get creative with your home accessories with this handy guide from interiors guru Alison Cork. Something for every style Casafina is the new shopping destination for your home. Members have access to exclusive savings of up to 70 per cent off the latest interior furniture and home accessories. From niche ... Read More »
Teachers have voted to ballot for a boycott of all primary school tests, after claims that children in England are the “most tested in Europe”. The National Union of Teachers’ conference heard warnings that schools had become “exam factories”. Delegates criticised “chaotic” changes to primary assessment and voted for a ... Read More »
I place a lot of funny little things on the tabletop, because I find that you eat as much with your eyes as you do with your mouth. The prettier your table looks and feels, the more your guests will enjoy their experience and remember the food. I combine glassware I ... Read More »
